I Am Free

 -Years ago, our church had our own camp at Moose Lake at the end
ofAugust. Of course, I couldn't actually camp with the rest of the people but
I would go out for the evening service. One time, the speaker paraded me in
front of everybody and told them that I was more free than most of them.
Obviously, he wasn't talking physically. Back than, I was far from free
physically and, as the years have gone by, I seem to be "seizing up" more
and more with more aches and pains. Still, though, when I felt to write about
this, I had to go to the Holy Spirit for some ideas what to write about.
These are a few ways that I am free.

I am free with time. Because I am not tied to a job or other time-consuming
commitments, I can do whatever I want with my time. Within my physical
limitations, of course. Hopefully, I have the sense to use my time the way
God wants but that is not a given. God is not going to force anybody to do
what He would like them to be doing.

I am free with money. Whenever I read that scripture about not anybody owing
anything but love, I always think that that is almost impossible in this
modern world with everything so expensive that it is almost a necessity for
a loan Because of loans and mortgages, most people are not all that free
with their  money . But, for me, once my rent is paid along with a couple of
minor bills.I am free to do what I want with my money. Because my rent
includes food, I don't even have groceries to buy! Again, hopefully I use it
wisely on what God wants, not on my own selfish desires.

I am free in my thoughts. Because I know that the Bible says that nothing is
impossible to God, I admit that sometimes my thoughts run free, imagining
some of the far-fetched things that God might do. Most of them will probably
never happen but I suspect that God would rather that than have people limit
Him in their thoughts. Again, because I don't have so many other commitments, I am more free to focus my thoughts as God. It I don't let emotions get in way.

I am free in the choices I make. When we become Christians, we are all free to choose as we want. God won't make choices for us. But, because I don't have the time or money constraints of other people , it is probably easier for me to make choices for God. Another thing that keeps me making choices for God is the simple fact that He is my only hope. A doctor may fix up minor ailments only God can restore me to perfect health. So I would be downright stupid not to make choices for God. But, if I want to be stupid, I guess it is my choice!

I am free to praise God. Not that I can sing and dance like others but I am free to praise God in my own way, anytime, anywhere. I have learned to talk to God in my mind so I can be praising Him at all  times.  CAN but, for me, too often emotions get in the way. Or I listen to the nurses talk. However, I do think that being alone so much is more conducive to praise than if I were always busy and around a lot of people.

In conclusion, I will just say this. When we first become Christians, God makes us totally free but, whether or not we remain free in all areas, is up to us.